What is the minimum visibility requirement for VFR flight in Class C airspace?

The minimum visibility requirement for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) in Class C airspace is indeed 3 statute miles. In Class C airspace, pilots must adhere to specific visibility and cloud clearance requirements to ensure safe separation from other aircraft and to maintain favorable flight conditions.

To operate under VFR in Class C airspace, not only is the visibility required to be at least 3 statute miles, but a pilot must also maintain certain distance from clouds: at least 500 feet below clouds, 1,000 feet above clouds, and 2,000 feet horizontally from clouds. This visibility requirement allows pilots to see and avoid other aircraft as well as navigate safely, fulfilling the fundamental principles of VFR flight which stress visual contact with the ground and other air traffic.

In contrast, the requirements for lesser visibility or different scenarios would not satisfy the VFR conditions necessary for safe operations in this type of airspace. Thus, maintaining a minimum of 3 statute miles visibility is essential for pilots operating in Class C airspace.